The Layfayette Escadrille of the French Army is transferred to the U.S. Army 103rd Aero Squadron in World War I.

Slate reads: "Coucy, France. The American Aero Corps, which has seen active service with the Allied Armies, is now ready to fly for Uncle Sam." Aircraft are seen on a grass flightline. Closeup of one airplane fuselage shows Indian Headress Squadron Insignia of the French Army, Lafayette Escadrille, that continued to be displayed on aircraft of the American 103rd Aero Pursuit Squadron. A French officer sits on the ground leaning against the airplane. Another sits nearby, accompanied by a German Shepherd dog. A third French officer stands against the propeller of the airplane. A group of American and French fliers display a large American flag, in recognition of the the 103rd Aero Pursuit Squadron commencing operations in France, as a U.S. entity.